Best WiFi Extenders for Upstairs Signal Strength

Conquering the Upstairs Dead Zone: A Wi-Fi Case Study

Meet the Pillay family from Centurion. Their double-storey house has a fast fibre connection, but there's a huge catch: the router is downstairs in the study. This means the Wi-Fi signal upstairs is practically non-existent. The kids struggle with online school assignments in their rooms, and streaming a movie in the master bedroom is a buffering nightmare. Their challenge is a classic South African one: how to get a strong signal through a thick concrete slab floor without drilling holes or running messy cables.

TP-Link Dual-Band WiFi 7 BE3600 Whole Home Mesh System (Deco BE25), 2.5 Gbps Wired Connections, 3.6 Gbps Dual-Band WiFi, AI-Roaming, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), HomeShield / NET-TL-DECO-BE25-3PK

R5999.00In Stock

TP-Link Deco M5 AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System - 3 Pack / Wi-Fi dead-zone killer / TP-Link HomeCare / Enhanced 11AC speeds / Connects over 100 devices / Seamless Roaming / NET-TL-DECO-M5-3PK

R3499.00In Stock

TP-Link Deco X50 AX3000 Whole Home AI-Driven Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, Dual-Band with Gigabit Ports, Coverage up to 4,500 ft2, Connect up to 150 devices, 1 GHz Dual-Core CPU, HomeShield Security, Pack of 2 / NET-TL-DECO-X50-2PK

R4199.00In Stock

CUDY 3 Pack Home Mesh WiFi System – Up to 4500 Sq.ft. Coverage for 3-Pack/ 1× 1000/100/10 Mbps WAN Port / 2× Internal Omni-Directional Antennas / Seamless Roaming / Connect up to 100 Devices / M1300-(3-PACK)-EU

R1599.00In Stock

Cudy AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Mesh System - 3 Pack / 10/100Mbps Ethernet Ports + 2 Internal Antennas / 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz / M1200-3PACK

R1299.00In Stock

TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh Network System(Deco XE200) - Replaces Wireless Internet Router and Extender, 10Gbps Ethernet Port, Compatible with Alexa, 2-Pack / NET-DECO-XE200-2PK

R13999.00In Stock

The Solution: A Simple, Powerful Signal Boost

After getting frustrated with the dreaded buffering wheel one too many times, Mrs. Pillay looked for a fix. She realised the problem wasn't her internet provider, but the signal's reach. The perfect, plug-and-play solution was a simple network booster. By exploring Evetech’s huge variety of wireless range extenders, she found an entire category of devices designed specifically to solve this exact problem. ⚡

The Implementation: Strategic Placement, Smart Choices

The family worked together on a simple plan that took less than 20 minutes to get right.

Cudy AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Mesh System - 1 Pack / 10/100Mbps Ethernet Ports + 2 Internal Antennas / 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz / M1200-1PACK

R499.00In Stock

Cudy Mesh Kit 1201Mbps+574Mbps AX1800 3Pk / 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 4 Internal Antennas / PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN/WireGuard/IPSec/Zerotier / M1800(3-PACK)-EU

R2299.00In Stock

TP-Link Dual-Band WiFi 7 BE3600 Whole Home Mesh System (Deco BE25), 2.5 Gbps Wired Connections, 3.6 Gbps Dual-Band WiFi, AI-Roaming, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), HomeShield / NET-TL-DECO-BE25-3PK

R5999.00In Stock

TP-Link Deco M5 AC1300 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System - 3 Pack / Wi-Fi dead-zone killer / TP-Link HomeCare / Enhanced 11AC speeds / Connects over 100 devices / Seamless Roaming / NET-TL-DECO-M5-3PK

R3499.00In Stock

Cudy AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Mesh System - 3 Pack / 10/100Mbps Ethernet Ports + 2 Internal Antennas / 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz / M1200-3PACK

R1299.00In Stock

TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System - Covers up to 4500 Sq.Ft, Replaces Wireless Router and Extender, 3 Gigabit Ports per Unit, Supports Ethernet Backhaul (Deco X55, 2-Pack) / NET-TL-DECO-X55-2PK

R4499.00In Stock

1. Finding the Goldilocks Zone: They used a Wi-Fi analyser app on a phone to find the best spot for the extender. Not in the dead zone upstairs, but on the landing at the top of the stairs where the signal from the downstairs router was still decent. This gave the extender a strong signal to amplify.
2. Researching Reliable Brands: For a stable connection that the whole family could rely on, they knew a trusted brand was important. They started by looking at the well-regarded TP-Link range extenders, which are known for their easy setup and solid performance.
3. Weighing Up the Options: Budget is always a factor for a busy family. To make sure they were getting the best value, they also checked out the full lineup of Cudy range extenders, which offer fantastic performance at a very competitive price point.
4. Making the Final Call: To ensure they were getting the latest features like improved security and efficiency, they took a quick look at the newest Cudy models available. After a final search for TP-Link extenders to compare the latest prices and models, they chose a dual-band extender that fit their home and budget perfectly.

The Results: A Fully Connected Home

The change was immediate. The small investment in a range extender completely transformed the family's daily online experience.

"It's honestly been a game-changer. The kids can finally do their homework without issues, and we can actually watch a full movie in bed. It's the best R600 we've spent on tech all year. No more arguments about the Wi-Fi!" – Mrs. Pillay